The Prime Minister spoke of honouring the memory of lives lost and their commitment to this nation during a time of war. He also spoke of relatives, who waited two thirds of a century for the final resting place of their loved ones.

Premier Anna Bligh spoke of the hope that the Centaur discovery has brought peace for the victims and their relatives. She acknowledged the 268 men and women who died in the line of duty, and the devastation of this loss on families.

Centaur survivor Martin Pash (87) spoke about his experience of waiting for rescue on the night of May 14 1943.

The names of all 268 men and women killed were read out by students of the Centaur Primary School.

The complete service on 2 March 2010 was filmed by M3 Media, Brisbane and is available on a DVD. Copies may be obtained through the Centaur Association.